M. Chapoutier Gigondas
Gigondas, France·Grenache, SyrahAdd a gift messageFREE
Why we chose it“Gigondas is Chateauneuf without the premium and Chapoutier’s version is outstanding — dark fruit, lavender, real Southern Rhône power. One of my favourite reds in the shop.”
Kelli - Wine Buyer
About this wine
A powerful nose, alternating between strawberry jam and spicy, peppery notes. Similarly the palate is floral then spicy — the wine has superb tannic structure and lovely long-lingering flavours.
The soils of this A.O.C. cover sandy molasses, clay or old alluvial deposits with shingles. The grapes are destemmed and vinified in concrete tanks. Daily pumping over is carried out during alcoholic fermentation and the maturing takes place in concrete tanks over 8 months.
About the producer
Where This Wine Comes From
Northern Rhône Syrah and Southern Rhône GSM blends. Here M. Chapoutier grows the Grenache and Syrah behind this red. Rhône's character, bottled.
Grenache
Juicy red fruit, soft tannins, high alcohol. The French and New World name for this grape.
Syrah
Spicy, peppery Rhône red with dark fruit and black pepper.